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Picket Fences S1E16 — The Body Politic

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Picket Fences•Season 1•Episode 16

The Body Politic

7.9/10 · 105 votesFeb 5, 199342 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

A fugitive doctor seeks a court order to allow him to keep his brain-dead wife on life support to allow her to bring her pregnancy to term. The mayor fires the town dentist for refusing to disclose that he is HIV-positive. Guest Stars: Liz and

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Seasons4

Cast8

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Jimmy Brock

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Jill Brock

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Kenny Lacos

Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly

Maxine Stewart

Holly Marie Combs

Holly Marie Combs

Kimberly Brock

Justin Shenkarow

Justin Shenkarow

Matthew Brock

Adam Wylie

Adam Wylie

Zack Brock

Zelda Rubinstein

Zelda Rubinstein

Ginny Weedon

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Episode Summary

"The Body Politic" is episode 16 of Picket Fences season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 105 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on February 5, 1993.

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